Meta has agreed to settlements worth up to roughly $18 billion over claims involving young social-media users, while introducing major new restrictions for teens on Instagram and Facebook[...]
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Former Meta engineer Arturo Béjar has testified about Meta's approach to child safety, alleging that growth and engagement received greater priority as the company expanded Facebook and Instagram[...]
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Meta has received an additional $567 million penalty in New Mexico over child safety concerns, bringing the total court-ordered fines to $942 million[...]
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Google is rolling out the Google Play Signal API worldwide, allowing Android developers to build safer, age-appropriate app experiences without collecting sensitive personal information[...]
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Spotify has expanded its parent-managed accounts to free users, giving families access to child-safe profiles with parental controls and personalized music recommendations[...]
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A new report claims Google Search AI may not provide enough protection for children, raising concerns about AI Overviews, AI Mode, and parental controls[...]
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Pinwheel has launched Pinwheel Home, a Wi-Fi-powered landline phone that helps children stay connected through voice calls while giving parents complete control over contacts and calling time[...]
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